25 Best Cafes near Thousand Palms

1 Goody's Cafe Thousand Palms

4.2 Good 253 Reviews

72246 Varner Road, Thousand Palms

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“When you walk in it seems like a fast food joint, but the food is more like a diner cafe and prepared fresh (though fast!) It was delicious. The French fries were hot right out of the fry basket. And perhaps the best part is the people. Everyone working there is super nice! Great service.”

2 Espresso Self

4.9 Superb 115 Reviews

66169 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs · 11.84 miles

“Support local! 🌵☕️ Espresso Self has the best energy and the most creative drinks. The Mermaid Matcha is as pretty as it is delicious. It’s the perfect little cozy corner to wake up in. So glad to have this spot in DHS!”

3 D’ Coffee Bouteaque

4.7 Superb 174 Reviews

36901 Cook Street Suite 8, Palm Desert · 4.33 miles

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“I love everything about this place!!! Great food, delish drinks, super fun, creative decor, good service and lovely ambience!!! One of my favorite places in the desert!”

4 The Social Cafe & Lounge

4.6 Superb 187 Reviews

2825 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C, Palm Springs · 7.14 miles

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“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Epic vibes, Filipino soul, and community magick in full effect!! 🇵🇭💫 The moment you walk into The Social Cafe and Play Lounge, you’re met with warmth, color, and kapwa (deep soul connec”

5 Don & Sweet Sue's Cafe

4.5 Superb 306 Reviews

68955 Ramon Road Suite 1, Cathedral City · 3.97 miles

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“Really great interior very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, great service with a great staff and really tasty menu! We’ve only had breakfast there, but it was really worth the stop!”

6 Frisky Business Palm Springs Cat Cafe

4.9 Superb 230 Reviews

4781 East Palm Canyon Drive Ste F, Palm Springs · 6.23 miles

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“Frisky Business’s byline—“Where Cats, Community, and Kindness Come Together”—truly encapsulates not only its business philosophy; but also what it is like to visit here. Whether it’s for a refreshing coffee drink and tasty pastry; spending some time playing with in-house cats (for a reasonable fee); or attending one of the special events, it’s always a fun and enjoyable experience. On top of that (and reflecting the values of “Mr and Mrs Frisky”), there is a “pay it forward” board where one can purchase a drink or cat visit for someone who might need some support; and a pantry box where cat food donations can be dropped off for those who can use it or who feed community cats. I recommend Frisky Business to my local friends; and it’s a must “to do” when visitors come to town. It’s a great place owned by great people.”

7 Swiss Donut

4.7 Superb 103 Reviews

555 South Sunrise Way Ste 102, Palm Springs · 7.96 miles

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“Go now! This place not only has great donuts, but a beautiful kind staff. It is so hard to find places that actually care for their customers. This place checks all the boxes! The woman who I believe is the owner is so nice and caring. She even through in extra donuts so they wouldn't go to waste at the end of the day. They could do what every other company does and toss them or sell them cheaper. Swiss Donuts goes above and beyond on thinking of others.”

8 Chula Artisan Eatery

4.5 Superb 219 Reviews

47150 Washington Street Ste B, La Quinta · 9.62 miles

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“Wonderful staff the food was fresh and taste great!! Recommending to everyone such a nice change 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

9 Baby's Marché

4.7 Superb 92 Reviews

75270 CA-111 Ste 200, Indian Wells · 7.1 miles

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“THIS HUSBAND AND WIFE.......EXCUSE ME...... THIS WIFE AND HUSBAND TEAM ROCK THE VALLEY!!!! BEST EATS BY FAR!!! LOVE THESE PEEP'S!!!!”

10 Aspen Mills Bakery & Bread Co

4.6 Superb 231 Reviews

555 South Sunrise Way Ste 101, Palm Springs · 2.67 miles

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“Love this bread store. I think it has a tremendous value to access to a family owned business thay specialized on bread. The prices are slightly high. May be the portions are smaller than expected but good quality. My wish is thay they have more of fresh bread that have good fresh crust. Highly recommended.”

11 Casuelas Cafe

4.4 Superb 344 Reviews

73703 CA-111, Palm Desert · 6.88 miles

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“Possibly the best family-oriented mexican restaurant on the Palm Desert strip. A warm and understanding service staff, as well as terrific music in the evenings that allows the kids to dance and go a little crazy. You've got to hand it to Las Casuelas Cafe, they've kept the music going in Palm Desert. And their serving sizes should be considered large. With a roomy climate controlled porch, it's never uncomfortable. Yup, it can get busy. But I've watched the staff handle hungry chaotic crowds perfectly. That takes experience and a staff that has worked together many years. This certainly must be a tribute to the owner of the restaurant; who really is committed not only to his restaurant, but the community that it serves. But honestly, It comes down to the guacamole, doesn't it? Las Casuelas Cafe has the best!”

12 Azure Palm Café

4.5 Superb 113 Reviews

67589 Hacienda Avenue, Desert Hot Springs · 10.64 miles

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“AZURE PALMS CAFE has become one of my favorite spots for vegan food in Desert Hot Springs. There are not a lot of quality vegan options in the area, so this place is truly appreciated. My favorite meal is the black bean walnut burger wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun, served with a side salad, pickle, and vegan Thousand Island dressing. Absolutely delicious and filling without feeling heavy. I also highly recommend the Green Goddess Salad with vegan vinaigrette instead of the regular dressing. It comes packed with green beans, spinach, avocado, cucumber, soybeans, and sprouts — fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. The cafe is located inside the hot springs resort, so you can enjoy it whether you’re staying there or just visiting as a guest. The café closes around 7 PM, but they still offer desserts, grab-and-go items, and regular food service until about 11 PM, which is super convenient. Pros:• Excellent vegan options that are hard to find in Desert Hot Springs• Fresh, healthy ingredients and customizable vegan dressings• Relaxing hot springs resort atmosphere with late-night food availability Highly recommend for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking for healthy food in the Desert Hot Springs area. Updated from previous review on 2026-05-24”

13 YES PLEASE

4.4 Superb 185 Reviews

78065 Main Street Ste 100, La Quinta · 11.08 miles

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“We stayed nearby in La Quinta for a week and came here just about every single morning, even on the weekends when the line stretched over an hour! It's well worth it and understandable why it's so popular. I tried the lavender latte, viet coffee, matcha latte, and croissant breakfast sandwich several times - all solid. Everything coming out of their kitchen turned our heads 'cause it looked so good. FYI it's counter service and open seating. No reservations.”

14 Paradise Cove Café

4.3 Superb 317 Reviews

44150 Town Center Way, Palm Desert · 6.39 miles

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“My family and I come to Palm Springs every year to visit and this place is a must. The food is amazing. Cafe has a homey feel. My mother gets her chicken and waffles with the chicken extra crispy; and they always perfect it. Salma and the entire staff is so welcoming. I highly recommend this place when you’re in the area; there’s genuinely nothing like it!”

15 Sunshine Cafe

4.3 Superb 283 Reviews

36815 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City · 5.15 miles

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“Everything about our meal was perfect! We had the Sunshine McGriddle and the Biscuits and Gravy. The fries, the sauce, the syrup. ✨ everything ✨ was cooked perfectly and had wonderful flavor. Fantastic service too! Most recommended!”

16 IW Coffee & Chai Bar

4.3 Superb 195 Reviews

74868 Country Club Drive Suite 101, Palm Desert · 4.52 miles

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“I had the Iced Elephant Vanilla Chai and an everything bagel with plain cream cheese. The chai was amazing! Tasted delicious, and was a lot of tea, even though the size was 'medium .' The bagel was toasted perfectly. I had planned to eat half and take half home, but it was so good I ate the whole thing!”

17 Tea N Tea

4.9 Superb 100 Reviews

77940 Country Club Drive Ste 7-2a, Palm Desert · 6.46 miles

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“Absolutely loved the drinks at Tea n Tea! The Ube Oreo drink was creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced — such a unique and delicious flavor. The pineapple drink was refreshing, light, and perfectly tropical. Everything tasted amazing! The lady who helped us was so sweet, friendly, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Great drinks and wonderful customer service — definitely coming back! 🧋🍍✨”

18 Best Sushi Grill

4.5 Superb 143 Reviews

13525 Palm Drive Suite 3, Desert Hot Springs · 11.04 miles

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“BEST IS THE CORRECT NAME FOR THE FAMILY, FRIENDLY RESTAURANT, GREAT SERVICE GREAT CHEF, GREAT DINNER, GREAT WAITRESS, CARLA!”

19 Cups cafe

4.7 Superb 139 Reviews

77912 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert · 6.46 miles

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“Great service. Yummy food. Reasonable price.”

20 Bogie's Grill

4.7 Superb 6 Reviews

39205 Palm Valley Drive, Palm Desert · 5 miles

21 Nature's Health Food & Cafe

4.5 Superb 245 Reviews

555 South Sunrise Way Suite 301, Palm Springs · 7.95 miles

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“As a brand new Palm Springs resident; it took me passing by a few times before I noticed this groovy little store/cafe tucked into a strip center near Ralphs Suoermarket. I am so glad i didn’t pass them by today, but instead stopped for healthy and filling lunch. The Veggie burger and side of potatoes were well seasoned, with a great flavor and quite filling. The staff was friendly and the store seemed to have a great mix of natural and healthy products. A great find. I’ll be back!”

22 Michael's Cafe

4.5 Superb 239 Reviews

35955 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City · 4.56 miles

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“The food was sooo good. The service was great they were really on top of it and the inside was so cute and I’d definitely recommend”

23 Aspen Mills Bread Co.

3.0 Average 2 Reviews

Inside Clark's Nutrition, 34175 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage · 1.33 miles

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“Probably the best brownie in the brownie universe. Well accompanied by a wow of chocolate, ginger and oatmeal cookies. Sandwiches, breads and muffins: the zen trifecta of Palm Springs best of the best.”

24 Wonder.

4.0 Good 22 Reviews

74275 CA-111, Palm Desert · 6.96 miles

“This is a small family owned business run by the most lovely people! Chris, the chef has the most wonderful adaptation of any dish you order off the menu and they have daily specials; and Holly, wife and co owner is always there with a smile to greet you and is a fabulous baker of donuts and pastries ( seasonal, weather permitting). They are all so very hospitable you’ll want to eat there several times a week, we do!!! I have taken so many people here for brunch that have now become regulars. They are closed on Wednesday but open every other day of the week until 2 PM.”

25 Café One Eleven

4.1 Good 126 Reviews

68960 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City · 4.85 miles

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“Been here about a handful of times. Amazing food and amazing waitresses AS always. But this last time I had to ask our waitress were we hearing things? A child seemed to be having tantrum every 4 and a half minutes. A child. Everybody in the restaurant definitely looked irked. The 40 year old mother and her what looked like to be her 25 year old baby daddy didn't seem too care downing the bottomless mimosas. My god.”